Photos: Five things you didn't know about each Texas Rangers player

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Photo: JOHN F. RHODES / Staff Photographer

Alexi Ogando, RHP***He signed with the A’s as an outfielder in 2002.***Though he's quiet around the media, he's considered a joker in the clubhouse.***When he couldn't get a U.S. visa for five years, the Rangers almost sold him to Japan to allow him to get on with his career.***He led all MLB starters in fastball velocity during the 2011 season, averaging 95.1 mph.***His hometown of San Pedro de Macoris has also produced players like Sammy Sosa, Alfonso Soriano, Robinson Cano and many others.

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